Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
scorpioides
ID:
89992

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 100(4): 852 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089321



Common Names

  • Cyrtocymura scorpioides
  • Scorpion-like Cyrtocymura
  • Cyrtocymura


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Synonyms

  • Conyza scorpioides Lam. [unknown]
  • Vernonia scorpioides (Lam.) Cass. [deprecated]
  • Vernonia tournefortioides Knuth [unknown]
  • Cacalia sororia (DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cacalia scorpioides Lam. [unknown]
  • Chrysocoma repanda Vell. [unknown]
  • Cacalia scorpioides scorpioides [unknown]
  • Vernonia stellata Spreng. [unknown]
  • Vernonia scorpioides scorpioides [unknown]
  • Vernonia arborescens corrientensis Hieron. [unknown]
  • Vernonia saepiepium Ekman [unknown]
  • Vernonia lanuginosa Gardner [unknown]
  • Lepidaploa scorpioides Cass. [unknown]
  • Cacalia scorpioides glabriuscula Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia scorpioides (Lam.) Pers. [unknown]
  • Cacalia scorpioides tomentosa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia scorpioides longeracemosa DC. [unknown]
  • Staehelina solidaginoides Willd. ex Less. [deprecated]
  • Staehelina solidaginoides Willd. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Vernonia subrepanda Pers. [unknown]
  • Vernonia scorpioides centriflora (Link & Otto) DC. [unknown]
  • Cacalia scorpioides subtomentosa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia scorpioides subrepanda (Pers.) DC. [unknown]
  • Vernonia scorpioides longifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Vernonia scorpioides subtomentosa DC. [unknown]
  • Cacalia tournefortioides (Kunth) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia longeracemosa Mart. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Vernonia centriflora Link & Otto [unknown]
  • Vernonia tournefortioides Kunth [unknown]
  • Vernonia flavescens Less. [unknown]

Description

Cyrtocymura scorpioides (also called Scorpion's Tail, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has short, thin stems and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It prefers moist soils and can be found in meadows, prairies, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtocymura scorpioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyrtocymura scorpioides is a small, yellow, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtocymura scorpioides is a perennial species of flowering plant. It is native to the Caucasus region and can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It is best grown in a sunny position and can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Cyrtocymura scorpioides

Cyrtocymura scorpioides is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of California, Oregon, and Washington. It grows in dry, open forests and meadows.

Cyrtocymura scorpioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtocymura scorpioides?

Cyrtocymura scorpioides

What is the common name of Cyrtocymura scorpioides?

Scorpioides Coneflower

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtocymura scorpioides?

Cyrtocymura scorpioides is native to Mexico and Central America.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-45636: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.